A classic bar in the making

39 S LaSalle St., Chicago, IL 60603 ● (312) 604-9909

Vol. 39, a Chicago Loop Bar

Tucked off the lobby of Kimpton Gray Hotel, Vol. 39 is like a treasured hardback book — beautiful on the outside yet even more impressive on the inside. In the intimate space, gilded silver carts come around with opulent offerings such as caviar, and charcuterie. On the beverage side, the focus is on true cocktail classics: plus a lengthy wine list. Stop by for everything from a midday break to a nightcap — if the bar were a book, it’d be an old favorite, the kind you reread again and again.

The Look

Leather-bound legal books add a bit of heft and elegance to the surroundings. And even better, they’re recycled — the books were left behind by previous tenants of this historic office building turned hotel.

The Classics

Welcome to Vol. 39, where our team crafts impeccable versions of classic cocktails using hand-cut orbs of ice and house-made bitters. Not to be missed is the “6-Martini Happy Hour” features intricate iterations of classic martinis, with names like The Astoria and The Tuxedo.